My Gear List (What's in My Pack)

[The Roaming Gnome]

Hey Gnome
looks like we will be starting the same day. I'm from central Florida. I have some Zpacks gear also but I'm at about 15 BPW. See ya on the trail and be safe with Matthew coming.

The Hiker Hostel in Dahlonega began accepting reservations for the new year. I'm arriving at the HH with family that Friday and they will see me off on the 13th. I'm not sure what your plan is but if you are arriving in town early you may want to book before they fill up. http://hikerhostel.com

[The Roaming Gnome]

Here is a video of the items I'll be carrying.

https://youtu.be/JfmzsqVbkvw?list=PLRcLFnZIasG8VBUJDPQAdGuX9nzw0lJd 3

[PaulWorksHard]

Camp shoes? I started without camp shoes, but after getting soaking wet shoes in the smokies, with cold weather and having to wear those wet shoes in camp at night, I rethought my decision. EVA foam ones are around 10 oz, which is heavy, given your base weight, but you could get a pair of flip flops at around 6oz for size 12 feet.

I would also consider replacing the Nike t shirt with an icebreaker tech lite one. Same weight, but less stink.

Good luck on the hike. I had a 10.5 lb base weight and it really makes a huge difference in speed uphill and stress on knees downhill.

[The Roaming Gnome]

Camp shoes? I started without camp shoes, but after getting soaking wet shoes in the smokies, with cold weather and having to wear those wet shoes in camp at night, I rethought my decision. EVA foam ones are around 10 oz, which is heavy, given your base weight, but you could get a pair of flip flops at around 6oz for size 12 feet.

I would also consider replacing the Nike t shirt with an icebreaker tech lite one. Same weight, but less stink.

Good luck on the hike. I had a 10.5 lb base weight and it really makes a huge difference in speed uphill and stress on knees downhill.

I never use camp shoes. It's all fluid. If I find that I'll need them I will not hesitate to get a pair. I'll check out the IB shirt. Thanks.

[Oventoasted]

I have a question for you all. Im stuck deciding how many stuff sacks or dry bags i would need? Also what should be stuff sacked and what should be dry bagged. Im thinking clean clothes and food should be dry bagged and tent, quilt, hammock and, dirty clothes can be stuff sacked. cookware can just be free floating? I have a separate dry pouch for the kindle and phone.

[freys]

Here is a video of the items I'll be carrying.

https://youtu.be/JfmzsqVbkvw?list=PLRcLFnZIasG8VBUJDPQAdGuX9nzw0lJd 3

Love the into. Minus the wife I am having the same conversations with myself. Props on the gear. I'm no where near what you got weight but pretty much the same amount/type of gear. I'll see you out there at some point just a few days ahead to start. If you happen to find a rock in your pack with that gear I'll confess now It was me jealous of your pack weight......Totally effin' with you I wouldn't want the payed back. ;-)

[The Roaming Gnome]

Love the into. Minus the wife I am having the same conversations with myself. Props on the gear. I'm no where near what you got weight but pretty much the same amount/type of gear. I'll see you out there at some point just a few days ahead to start. If you happen to find a rock in your pack with that gear I'll confess now It was me jealous of your pack weight......Totally effin' with you I wouldn't want the payed back. ;-)

You know I'll notice that rock in my pack? LOL. HYOH. I just kept looking for lighter options and items that are dual purpose. If I was doing some hiking but mostly camping then my pack would look totally different. I ditched the "camping" ounces and extra gadgets that I would normally take. I'm sure our packs will change many times during those 2189 miles.

[Kaptainkriz]

The phone and delorme are great, but I did not notice a guide/mapset or compass in the mix.

[Sandy of PA]

Make sure to mark your fuel bottle in such a way that it cannot be mistaken for water. I use a Vargo fuel bottle with a flip top and toxic labels pasted on it.

[Guyler]

Hey Gary, love the video. I've put together my list mostly by watching videos like these and then trying out the gear. I've been thinking a lot about how to best convey my experience to friends, family and myself (at a later date) without detracting from the experience itself. Since you are going to make more videos on your hike and was curious what is your line of thinking was on how you came to the decision to make a youtube channel? And are you worried at all about that affecting your trip in any way? Also, how do you plan on editing them on the trail, since the production quality on this was pretty darn good?

I'll be leaving a little later than you, but hope to see you out there!

[AfterParty]

Just a thought on your weight charts. I use the metric system so grams works for me, but I know ounces as well. What is confusing is seeing both. Changing the whole thing to one or the other would make it more readable.

28 grams in an ounce

[The Roaming Gnome]

28 grams in an ounce

I wish I could my friend. I've asked the creator of the app to have that as an option.

[hoozurmama]

Here's my list to start out. It's mostly completed I would love feedback. Starting March 27th.

https://lighterpack.com/r/2os681

[freys]

Here's my list to start out. It's mostly completed I would love feedback. Starting March 27th.

https://lighterpack.com/r/2os681

Looks solid to me but like you finalizing. Clothing we are pretty much identical other than some brand names.

[The Roaming Gnome]

Hey Gary, love the video. I've put together my list mostly by watching videos like these and then trying out the gear. I've been thinking a lot about how to best convey my experience to friends, family and myself (at a later date) without detracting from the experience itself. Since you are going to make more videos on your hike and was curious what is your line of thinking was on how you came to the decision to make a youtube channel? And are you worried at all about that affecting your trip in any way? Also, how do you plan on editing them on the trail, since the production quality on this was pretty darn good?

I'll be leaving a little later than you, but hope to see you out there!

Well, I've had my channel before my decision to thru-hike. I'm not one for blogging. I would much rather shoot video of my experience. I currently produce and direct a television show. My background is in that field. Sadly, I have to muster the energy to do my own videos! I don't feel that it will get in the way. I'm only going to use my phone and edit with an app. I haven't determined the intervals. When I have service I will upload. PM and I can give you more details about the app.

[The Roaming Gnome]

Here's my list to start out. It's mostly completed I would love feedback. Starting March 27th.

https://lighterpack.com/r/2os681

IMHO you are right on target brother. That's a killer base weight.

[freys]

I have been looking at film apps and asking around. Low and behold a fellow thru is the man I needed to ask. What you using for a app? I've played with a few now and nothing has stood ahead of others.

[Hosaphone]

Hey Gnome, I'm hoping to start around the same time as you, maybe a little earlier. What are your thoughts on sleep clothes and microspikes for an early/mid-March start? I'm leaning towards at least starting out with them given the likelihood of a lot of cold+wet at lower altitudes, and sketchy sections at higher altitudes.

[NinjaFace]

leave them micro spikes at home. you won't need them.

[Storm]

Your gear list is most impressive. Loved the video. Only thing that caught my attention was, and maybe I missed it, no knife. I only carry a very small swiss army knife but I really like having it. Maybe that's the reason there were no band aids either. LOL
When I grow up I hope my pack will be as light as yours.